7291 M. G. L. c. 149 Dorchester Community Ctr

The City of Boston's Public Facilities Department (PFD) has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Dorchester Community Center project, seeking statements of qualifications from subcontractors and general contractors. The procurement involves constructing a new 41,000 square foot community center located at 40-48 Geneva Avenue in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The project specifically seeks qualifications for four sub-trades: Fire Protection, Elevators, Tile, and Resilient Floors, with a total estimated construction cost of $50,000,000 and a contract duration of 798 days. Key procurement dates include RFQ packet availability on July 7, 2025, a deadline for questions on July 16, 2025, and a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submission deadline of July 22, 2025. Submissions must be made electronically by requesting access through bid.info@boston.gov and require two USB flash drives with PDF format, placed in a sealed package marked "SOQ for Subcontracting Services, Dorchester Community Center". Mandatory documentation for bidders includes a Commitment Letter for payment and performance bonds, DCAMM Certification, and a DCAMM Subcontractor Update Statement.

The RFQ is governed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 149, Sections 44E and 44F, and will follow a prequalification process to determine eligible subcontractors. Prevailing wage requirements will apply to the project, and the Awarding Authority reserves the right to waive minor informalities or reject any submissions. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement follows standard Massachusetts public works procurement guidelines. The contents of the SOQ will be open to the public after evaluation, with the exception of financial information, and unauthorized communication with the Awarding Authority is prohibited outside of official meetings. The anticipated evaluation completion is July 31, 2025, with document availability to pre-qualified contractors scheduled for August 11, 2025. The total project budget is $50,000,000, indicating a significant investment in community infrastructure development.